Learner Reviews & Feedback for Functional Programming Principles in Scala by École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
About the Course
programming language for many applications. Scala fuses functional and object-oriented programming in a practical package. It interoperates
seamlessly with both Java and Javascript. Scala is the implementation language of many important frameworks, including Apache Spark, Kafka,
and Akka. It provides the core infrastructure for sites such as Twitter, Netflix, Zalando, and also Coursera. In this course, you will discover the
elements of the functional programming style and learn how to apply them usefully in your daily programming tasks, such as...
Top reviews
RS
Oct 8, 2016
Really good explanation by the instructor. Good assignments. The assignments gave a good insights into functional programming. I loved the way the problems were decomposed into neat smaller functions.
AJ
Sep 23, 2019
As expected Martin is awesome in explaining principle of functional programming. I have started reading the book as well to make sure I keep up with the knowledge which I have gained from this course.
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By Thierry M
•Dec 22, 2017
Excellent introduction to functionnal programming and to Scala
By Daniel G
•Sep 16, 2017
Really Great introduction to Scala and Functional Programming.
By Qingzhu
•Aug 20, 2017
讲课非常清楚，基本按照sicp前几章讲的。作业非常好能够引导思考，一定要弄清楚object in scala非常独特的概念。
By Andre S
•Aug 11, 2017
Really good course with clear explanations and accessible code
By Ivan M
•Aug 16, 2016
A great introduction to scala. Really enjoyed the assignments!
By Mercia M
•Oct 12, 2020
Loved it, the assignments were really hard, but good practice
By Leigang K
•Oct 13, 2019
The basic concepts are taught along with the language itself.
By Deleted A
•Dec 17, 2018
This is my all time favorite MOOC! Thanks Professor Ordersky!
By Nicoleta V
•Oct 27, 2018
Great start for Scala language and the underlying principles.
By Anas S
•Dec 17, 2017
Excellent course with excellent teacher and excellent content
By Eugene K
•Jun 6, 2017
Best programming training course that I have ever seen period
By Derek W
•May 30, 2017
Wonderful problems, fantastic lectures, and a sweet language!
By Mohamed R M M
•Jul 30, 2020
This is amazing course, very comprehensive, and informative.
By James S
•Apr 12, 2019
Really well organized content, lots of practical application
By Bruno
•Oct 29, 2017
A bit difficult at beginning but amazing course nonetheless.
By Tin H K
•Jan 30, 2017
Awesome introductory course to learn Scala from its author!!
By Milan D
•Aug 25, 2016
very nicely deep detail on Scala and functional programming.
By Wojciech J
•Aug 9, 2016
Excellent course, must have for anyone interested in Scala !
By sukalpo m
•Jul 24, 2016
Martin odersky was great as a teacher. Interesting technique
By matt b
•Jul 25, 2022
Nice approach on functional programming. Highly recommended
By Kenneth W
•Aug 4, 2020
The first actually difficult course I've taken on Coursera.
By Vitor V L
•Jun 27, 2018
Very interesting and new challenge approach to programming.
By Akshay P
•Mar 10, 2017
Very Informative and Intuitive learning experience in Scala
By Duncan C
•Aug 7, 2016
Fantastic introduction to functional programming and Scala.
By Aleksandar J
•Mar 4, 2021
Great course, prepare for some interesting assignments! :)